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What is one of the responsibilities of a registered nurse?
Which task can a licensed nurse do under supervision?
Which of the following statements is correct about a registered nurse's role?
What is a restricted activity for licensed nurses?
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Which of the following is NOT a duty of a registered nurse?
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What can lead to a poor image quality in radiographic procedures?
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What does NOT contribute to dose creep in radiographic imaging?
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Why might operators avoid increasing the radiation dose during an imaging session?
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What is a common response to fears of obtaining a bad image?
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Which statement correctly addresses the impact of radiopaque objects during radiography?
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Which type of cells are likely to be more sensitive to factors affecting cell division?
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What is the main difference in sensitivity between rapidly dividing cells and slowly replicating cells?
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Which of the following is true regarding trauma and its classification?
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In the context of cellular sensitivity, which statement is correct?
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Which scenario exemplifies a sub trauma?
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What should be monitored in a patient experiencing acute trauma?
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Which level of consciousness indicates a patient is awake but has difficulty staying alert?
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In which scenario is it crucial to provide pain relief?
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What describes a comatose patient in terms of responsiveness?
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Which of the following levels of consciousness indicates a patient who can respond to stimuli but is not fully aware?
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What is the primary reason for not exposing people during equipment evaluation or training?
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What does a large focal spot-to-skin distance imply?
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How does collimation affect gonadal exposure?
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Which of the following describes the relationship between collimation and radiation safety?
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What is one potential consequence of not using proper collimation during radiological procedures?
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Study Notes
Roles and Responsibilities
- Linced Personnel: Perform basic tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Registered Nurses: Administer medications, report patient condition changes to physicians, and evaluate other nurses within the hospital setting.
Radiation Safety
- Patient Protection: Individuals are not exposed to radiation for evaluation, training, or research purposes.
- Focal Spot-to-Skin Distance: A larger distance reduces radiation exposure.
- Collimation: Reduces radiation exposure by limiting the beam area, but can impact image quality.
- Automatic Exposure Control (AEC): Not used in the presence of radiopaque materials, such as metal.
- Dose Creep: Avoid increasing radiation doses out of fear of poor image quality.
Cell Sensitivity and Radiation Effects
- Mitotic Rate: Cells that divide rapidly are more sensitive to radiation than those with slow replication rates.
- Example: Blood-producing cells are highly sensitive compared to nerve cells.
Trauma Management
- Sub Trauma: Injuries from sports or other activities that do not require immediate attention.
- Acute Trauma: Urgent medical attention is required with monitoring of vital signs and pain management.
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Levels of Consciousness:
- Alert and Conscious: Fully aware and responsive.
- Drowsy: Slightly impaired consciousness.
- Unconscious but Reactive: Responds to stimuli but is not fully aware.
- Comatose: Unconscious and unresponsive.
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This quiz covers essential topics on radiation safety, including the roles of licensed personnel and registered nurses in patient protection. It explores critical concepts such as focal spot-to-skin distance, collimation, and cell sensitivity to radiation. Enhance your understanding of how to minimize exposure while ensuring effective patient care.
